To study the role of social support in attitude towards ageing among elderly people belonging to Rohtak district
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Aging, Old Age, ElderlyAbstract
Old age/late adulthood is generally begin at about age 65. Erik Erikson suggests that at this time it is important to find meaning and satisfaction in life rather than to become bitter and disillusioned that is to resolve the conflict of integrity versus despairs. If there is a sense of integrity, people feel whole, competent and satisfied with their life choices and achievements. They have accepted setbacks and disappointments and celebrated the successes and found a way to meaning within all these life events. Increased age is associated with greater maturity and well-being. Despairs, on the other hand occurs when seniors feel they have made wrong decisions. They display bitterness, defeat, anxiety and hopelessness about their old age. According to Zastrow, “Senescence affects the different people of different rates. Also the rates of change in various body process affected by ageing vary among people.”
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